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Being a risk-taker yet remaining part of the mainstream is a tricky thing to pull off. Three proponents of the art, Elizabeth Diller, David Chipperfield and Ellen van Loon, explain how they balance architectural innovation…

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Our Big Interview Series this year is all about service, whether it’s a case of a mayor looking after their citizens or an airport CEO keeping passengers happy. Our six interviewees all provide eye-opening perspectives on…

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Beyond the sunburn and sangria, what does this rowdy resort on the east coast of Spain have to recommend it? Well, there’s a sunny architectural vernacular and Unesco World Heritage ambitions to consider. With a hanky
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